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CfP: Networks of Antiquity, University of Copenhagen, 7-8th May 2026

Abstracts due 31st January!
More info on the blog: www.bars.ac.uk/blog/?p=6237
CfP poster: "The antiquarian networks of the eighteenth century and Romantic era contributed to a fascinating constellation of multicultural, multilingual, exchange across the globe. The study of antiquarianism was a vastly popular pastime and scholarly pursuit in Europe, especially as a way of mapping ancient world cultures, religions, and politics onto contemporary society. The circulation of knowledge within local, national, and global networks paradoxically consolidated independent national exceptionalisms, as well as contributing to a budding multicultural globalism. Texts such as James Macpherson’s “Fragments of Ancient Poetry” (1763) prompted a revival of vernacular traditions across the British Isles like ballad imitations and Norse translations, while the establishment of the Society of Antiquaries in Britain encouraged the circulation and study of material culture. With the various inventive reimaginations of world mythologies, and as an oppressive vehicle for European imperial agendas, the study of vernacular antiquities during the long eighteenth century formed the critical foundations of contemporary worldviews via the lens of the past. Pre-dating Herder’s thesis about “Volksgeist, ” these antiquarian practices already constituted a rewriting of histories, memories, and cultures, and brought to the fore questions of heritage, identity, empire, trade, as well as the value ascribed to language. Through this global trade of antiquity in all its forms—material, textual, visual—both national and local European perspectives were brought into dialogue with alternate histories and the legacy of bygone eras. Networks of Antiquity is a two-day interdisciplinary conference held in person and in English at the University of Copenhagen. It aims to bring together scholars of Eighteenth Century Studies, Romanticism, and Reception Studies to examine how antiquarian networks across Europe and beyond created porous cultural borders during the long eighteenth century." Poster: "We welcome proposals for 20-minute papers that consider how European communities, networks, and individuals of the long eighteenth century engaged with antiquarian studies and cultural contexts regarding and those external to their own geographical borders. PAPERS MAY EXPLORE TOPICS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Circuits of communication, letters, and objects Material culture and its popular or localised consumption Antiquarianism and visual culture Nordic antiquity, Northern antiquarianism, the Gothic The relationship and tensions between (neo-)Classical antiquity and vernacular traditions National vs local networks, the circulation of knowledge production Recollecting, reconstituting, and reinventing the past Adaptations and appropriations The Antiquarian as a figure/character Antiquarian Spaces: The Society of Antiquaries, libraries, museums, private vs. public exchange Exchange and Encounters: Transatlantic, Anglo-Nordic, Asiatic, etc. Geographies of antiquity, landscapes, scientific antiquarian travel Empire, trade, race, imperial and postcolonial perspectives Antiquarianism as a literary form and genre Stadial theory, Translation theory, Reception Studies, Memory Studies TO APPLY Please submit a 250-word abstract and 150-word biography to Sharon Choe (sharon.choe@hum.ku.dk) with the subject line : Networks of Antiquity Conference Submission. We are keen to encourage the participation of PhDs, early career researchers, and scholars on precarious employment contracts, and so will be offering bursaries to contribute towards travel to and accommodation in Copenhagen. Priority will be given to those without access to institutional financial support or external grant funding. To be considered for a bursary, please also provide a short 100-word application alongside your proposal, including your current institutional position and any research projects. Application deadline : 31 January 2026 Notifications of acceptance will be sent out by 10 February 2026"
December 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Part 1 of a post looking at some great magazines focussing on #EarthMysteries - includes
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Published Pages: Earth Mysteries, Zines, & More (Part 1)
This week my copy of Ancient Times (from Stone Club) popped through my letter box and reminded me of this post I had been meaning to write. Back in the day, and for myself that would probably be th…
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October 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Pair of Candelabra https://www.artic.edu/artworks/256943/
Executed in the “neo-grec” style, this suite of silver was commissioned by the United States government and presented to Viscount d’Itajubá of Brazil in gratitude for his role in arbitrating grievances between the United States and Great Britain after the American Civil War. It was the first of three identical suites made by Tiffany and Company, as indicated on each piece by the “No. 1” stamped on the underside. Figures and symbols decorating these objects represent ancient Greek themes. The handles on the punch bowl (1985.221.3) portray Dionysus, the god of wine, and the wine coolers (1996.15.1-2) depict facemasks of Silenus, a woodland god and Dionysus’s constant companion. The full-figure, chased plaques on the wine coolers represent Agriculture and Commerce and were meant to symbolize the continued stability and prosperity of the United States after the Civil War. Restricted gift of the Antiquarian Society through the Mr. and Mrs. William Y. Hutchinson Fund
June 24, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Punch Bowl https://www.artic.edu/artworks/132364/
Executed in the “neo-grec” style, this suite of silver was commissioned by the United States government and presented to Viscount d’Itajubá of Brazil in gratitude for his role in arbitrating grievances between the United States and Great Britain after the American Civil War. It was the first of three identical suites made by Tiffany and Company, as indicated on each piece by the “No. 1” stamped on the underside. Figures and symbols decorating these objects represent ancient Greek themes. The handles on the punch bowl portray Dionysus, the god of wine, and the wine coolers (1996.15.1-2) depict facemasks of Silenus, a woodland god and Dionysus’s constant companion. The full-figure, chased plaques on the wine coolers represent Agriculture and Commerce and were meant to symbolize the continued stability and prosperity of the United States after the Civil War. Restricted gift of the Antiquarian Society through the Mr. and Mrs. William Y. Hutchinson Fund
June 9, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Brett Walker parece comprar a ideia de pensadores japoneses da época da restauração Meiji de que o (neo)confucionismo tenha sido um fator q barrou a revolução científica no Leste da Ásia.
Print. Briefly consider two key figures in East Asian and European thought. In the Analects, Confucius (551–479 bce), founder of East Asian philosophy, stated: ‘I transmit but do not create’. This became the modus operandi of Confucianism, with its many attempts, by various interpreters, to retrieve and ‘transmit’ this moral past through close readings of the core Confucian texts. In this respect, though highly dynamic, Confucianism was principally antiquarian, constantly looking for answers to contemporary chal lenges in the teachings of sagely figures from China’s ancient past. Because of this dependence on looking to the past, Fukuzawa Yukichi believed Chinese philosophy to be a ‘retrogressive doctrine’ with ‘degenerate influences’ and, therefore, ‘responsible for our obvious shortcomings’ when compared to the Great Powers. Mean while, Western philosophy taught ‘independence’ and ‘self-respect’, important creeds to Fukuzawa. In large part, these ideas were rooted in the philosophy of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770–1831), one of the architects of modern progressive thought. He argued that, ‘The history of the world is none other than the progress of the consciousness of freedom.’ In other words, in the Western philosophy embraced by Fukuzawa and his contemporar ies, history was not a lost political Eden ruled by enlightened sages, but a wake fanning out and slowly disappearing behind a sailboat, one used to trace civilizational progress as nations slowly glided forward through time.” Pp: 164-5 WALKER, BL. 2015. A Concise History of Japan. Cambridge University Press. 366 pp.
May 12, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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@ 1000Libraries on Insta posts The World's MOST BEAUTIFUL #Book Places
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Livraria Lello, established in 1906, is renowned for its stunning blend of Neo-Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture. The bookstore features a grand wooden staircase, an intricate stained-glass ceiling, and elaborately carved bookshelves, making it a cultural landmark in Porto. Librairie du Passage is a hidden gem tucked inside the glass-roofed Passage Jouffroy, one of Paris' most enchanting 19th-century arcades. Known for its selection of rare and antique books, this intimate bookstore offers a glimpse into the literary past, with beautifully aged volumes stacked on wooden shelves. Its warm lighting and classic Parisian charm make it a must-visit for book lovers exploring the historic passages of the 9th arrondissement. Le Bouquineur is a charming secondhand bookstore set in a 14th-century medieval residence in the picturesque village of Cordes-sur-Ciel, France. With books spilling onto the cobbled streets, this literary haven invites visitors to browse its eclectic collection while soaking in the town's rich history and unique ambiance. Tills Bookshop, located in the Newington area of Edinburgh, is a charming independent bookstore with a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1985. Known for its curated selection of secondhand and antiquarian books, it has become a beloved spot for literary enthusiasts. Housed in a traditional Edinburgh building, the shop's warm interiors and neatly stacked shelves evoke a sense of discovery. Tills is particularly celebrated for its collection of Scottish literature and history, making it a treasure trove for those exploring local culture.
April 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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JOHN BARCLAY 1634 ARGENIS Historical Allegory NEO LATIN NOVEL Religion

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April 6, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Pair of Wine Coolers https://www.artic.edu/artworks/144349/
Executed in the “neo-grec” style, this suite of silver was commissioned by the United States government and presented to Viscount d’Itajubá of Brazil in gratitude for his role in arbitrating grievances between the United States and Great Britain after the American Civil War. It was the first of three identical suites made by Tiffany and Company, as indicated on each piece by the “No. 1” stamped on the underside. Figures and symbols decorating these objects represent ancient Greek themes. The handles on the punch bowl (1985.221.3) portray Dionysus, the god of wine, and the wine coolers depict facemasks of Silenus, a woodland god and Dionysus’s constant companion. The full-figure, chased plaques on the wine coolers represent Agriculture and Commerce and were meant to symbolize the continued stability and prosperity of the United States after the Civil War. Restricted gift of the Antiquarian Society
March 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Find me a primary source about Samhain practices and we'll talk. Almost everything written about Samhain in the last 200 years was invented by some romantic antiquarian or neo-pagan.
December 18, 2024 at 8:24 PM